national day

President: Government Must Rise To The Height Of Historical Responsibility

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis pleaded for a new medical system, infrastructure projects and education reforms during his speech at the traditional National Day reception at the Cotroceni Palace.

Protests Against Romanian Gendarmerie Announced For National Day Festivities

Multiple protest events against the Romanian Gendarmerie’s participation at National Day festivities and parades were announced for Saturday, with groups including football hooligans calling for the institution’s withdrawal from the events.

Lower Chamber Chairman Will Not Attend National Day Presidential Reception

Romania’s Lower Chamber Chairman Liviu Dragnea announced on Monday that he will not attend the traditional reception organized by President Klaus Iohannis for the country’s national day on December 1, amid an ongoing conflict between the president and the country’s ruling coalition.

Helicopter, Plane National Day Parade Flights Canceled Due To Fog

The flights of IAR Puma Socat helicopters and MIG 21 Lancer planes scheduled during the parade in Bucharest Monday, on Romania’s National Day, have been cancelled because of thick fog in the city.

Tens Of Thousands Of Romanians Attend Christmas Tree Lighting In Bucharest

Bucharest general mayor Adriean Videanu, accompanied by a little girl who won a drawing contest organized this year by City Hall, lit, Saturday evening, the Christmas lights in the Romanian capital, in the presence of tens of thousands of people.

Military Parade Organized On Romanian National Day

The military parade organized in Bucharest on the Romanian National Day lasted some 45 minutes, while at the end, politicians attending the event left without shaking hands and kissing babies, as they used to do in the previous years.

Romanian Pres Takes Shot At PM On National Day

Romanian president Traian Basescu said Saturday, on the National Radio Station, that he hopes he will be able to say, among other things, on the December 1 Romanian National Day in 2008, that Romania has a competent Prime Minister, with whom he can collaborate.

Most Banks Closed On Romanian National Day

Most Romanian banking units will be closed Saturday, December 1, with the exception of offices found in commercial centers or hypermarkets, several credit institutions announced Thursday.